Generative AI models like GPT and Midjourney devoured the entire internet to learn how to create. Now, the creators of that content want their cut. Proponents argue that tech giants are profiting from 'data laundering'—stripping copyright from billions of images and texts to build products that undercut the original artists. Opponents warn that enforcing copyright on training data is technically impossible and would essentially ban AI development in Europe, killing the region's economic competitiveness.
Response rates from 57 European Union voters.
Trend of support over time for each answer from 57 European Union voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 57 European Union voters.
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Unique answers from European Union voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
Based on 57 responses to this question.
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